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Happi Berger

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Education

  • Valparaiso High School graduate (Valparaiso, IN)
  • Millikin University – Bachelor of Music degree in vocal education

Training and Performance Highlights

  • Dancing, singing, acting and playing piano since the age of 4
  • Has studied at various studios and schools from Chicago to NYC
  • Was a member of several vocal ensembles in high school as well as a participant of four musicals
  • At Millikin University was a member of University Choir, an internationally acclaimed choral ensemble. Had opportunities to tour nationally with the group from 1993-1996.
  • Has performed in a variety musicals since childhood, a couple of which brought her full circle from childhood to present. Her favorite roles were playing Annie and Grace Farrell in Annie and playing Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! both as a teen and an adult.

Teaching Experience

  • CGPAC teacher since 2015
  • Owner and Artistic Director of Voices Unlimited Studio since 2000
  • Vocal Music Director of several Christian Youth Theatre shows 
  • Choral Music Director at Round Lake High School 1996-2000
  • Worship Leader, vocalist, pianist and Children’s Choir Director at Northwest Christian Community Church
  • Adjudicator for IHSA for ten years

Personal

Happi resides in Cary with her husband and three boys. She is a homeschooling mom, loves to sing and play piano at her church, and finds great joy pouring into the lives of young people who are pursuing the fine art of music. She is thrilled to be joining the team at CGPAC and sharing her love of music with the wonderful students she will be teaching!

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Our Goals

To educate children and adults about the arts, develop their skills as well as their self-esteem, have fun, and give students practical skills for life.

 School Year Hours (Sept-May when classes are in session)

Monday: 9:30-11:00 am, 4:00-8:30 pm
Tuesday: 1:00-2:30 pm, 4:00-8:30 pm
Wednesday/Thursday: 9:30-11:00 am, 4:15-8:30 pm
Friday: 4:00-6:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Sunday: 6:30-8:00 pm

 Summer Hours Vary (Generally closed Fri/Sa/Sun, Please Call for M-Th hours)

Contact Us

Cary-Grove Performing Arts Centre
21 Jandus Rd.
Cary, IL   60013

contact us at 847-639-3800
email us: cgpac1@gmail.com
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